HOME: A Mother of 3000
A leader of a non-profit organization redefines the education system by using the arts as a vehicle to uplift youth with essential life skills through performance and artistic discovery. Empowering the next generation, Pilita Simpson, CEO and Founder of Positively Arts, draws from her personal upbringing and past experiences as a Disney live performer to exemplify a lasting change for the youth in order to rival the education system through positivity. Built upon her Harvard degree in Arts in Education, her holistic approach emphasizes vital life lessons on mental health, empathy, and empowerment, enriching young minds with essential tools for a brighter future. With their newfound skills, the kids of Positively Arts embark on the production of their very first musical.
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Jemsen Yumico BollozosDirectorCRAVE Documentary
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Nadine-Gabrielle NatividadWriter
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Veronica Lucero CastilloProducerAn Arrangement of Skin
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Tiffanie Rose IgnacioProducer
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Pilita SimpsonKey Cast
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Tiffanie Rose IgnacioPost-ProductionPapa Voodoo (Short Film)
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Jemsen Yumico BollozosPost-Production
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Educational, Biopic
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Runtime:1 hour 35 minutes
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Completion Date:September 21, 2023
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Jemsen Yumico Bollozos, a 3x Emmy winner and Telly Awards recipient, is a filmmaker based in Las Vegas. She co-founded the hybrid art collective and creative media company Eccentric Artists in 2020, where she serves as the director of creative media strategy. She's an advocate for diversity in film, highlighted by her 2020 ABC Channel 13 interview. Notably, in 2023, Jemsen directed a commercial campaign series for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, “At the Heart of Vegas," showcasing the diverse stories that define the vibrant Vegas community, earned her 3 Emmys, including the category for Director Short Form Content at the NATAS Pacific Southwest Chapter. Currently, Jemsen works at Frequency Pictures, a production company based in Las Vegas.
Jemsen's dedication to exploring the depths of the human experience is evident in her work. She actively pursues captivating passion projects in various stages of development and post-production. Additionally, Jemsen was granted the PLAYSTUDIOS Impact Fund and directed a feature-length documentary, "HOME: A Mother of 3000," produced by Eccentric Artists, which won Best Nevada Film at the Nevada Women's Film Festival in 2024. Simultaneously, she is directing "CRAVE," a feature-length documentary that addresses misguided representations through art activism. Jemsen, along with Eccentric Artists, is currently in pre-production for their short narrative film titled "Gamu-Gamo" (meaning "moth" in the Philippines), centered around a Filipino story and what it means to live in a Filipino household. "Gamu-Gamo '' will be launching a crowdfunding campaign and is seeking funding and grants to bring the story to life. Her commitment to storytelling and social impact continues to drive her work in the world of filmmaking.
I am profoundly moved by the warmth it has brought to my heart throughout the entire journey. Our team had the privilege of experiencing the Positively Arts story up close, and it has impacted us deeply.
Our aspiration is for "HOME: A Mother of 3000" to touch more lives and continue to make a meaningful impact in the world, spreading the same warmth and kindness that it has brought to our own hearts. We hope, by the end of viewing our film, that audiences take home with them the knowledge that there is power in self-expression, especially when you prioritize compassion.